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main question would be why? there isn't a reason you can't go back to your old gpu.

can't you just put the screen back in? don't see the need to find a workaround when you could just leave it on like it's meant to be.

yeah, afaik that will work, will need to install all the drivers for your pc hardware(assuming windows doesn't just auto install them all), and most likely need to activate windows with a key if you want it activated. if your buying a new drive anyway, why not put that in the pc your building, fresh install windows 11, and copy all the stuff you want over? seems like a cleaner option to me, might be a bit more work, but not a crazy amount imo. then just factory reset the laptop before selling once everything is copied over.

tried verifying game files? and/or reinstalling game?(make sure to backup saves if reinstalling)

might be worth checking out local used market to see what's available. might get lucky and find something better in the price range. 100% agree, i would even go without a case if i had to at that price point to squeeze out every last bit of performance per dollar lol

sounds like it could be the monitor imo, but simple way to know. just try a different monitor or tv. if that isn't available, take a screenshot, and email it to your phone or another pc, and see if it shows up. if not, then most likely monitor. not sure if there is an easier/better way, but thats how i would test it.

are you hitting like a real barrier in games? or just saw the "bottleneck calculator" that said you are limited? if the latter, they are garbage imo, and not to be taken into consideration. if your pc is doing what you need without issue, i don't honestly see a reason to upgrade it.

try wiggling while inserting and see if you can get that click.

you can do either, if you want to play it safe, no reason you can't install the os before putting in case. added this when you posted:

i would say it might just be no os installed iirc. i wouldn't worry about it, unless it is still there after installing the os. the system posts and shows the installed parts, it's likely fine imo. edit: it is in the m2b spot, it will work fine, but that may mean it runs through chipset and not cpu? can't remember offhand, your manual will tell you though. i would swap to the cpu one if that is the case, but either will work.

yes, it for sure would. i missed that part as well. you could try clearing the cmos(this will reset all bios settings to default).

program is called ddu, not sure that it will fix your issue, but worth a shot. run it in safe mode, i usually select the shutdown for install option. then install the gpu once the pc turns off, boot up(if it lets you) and install the latest drivers. no need to put the old card in for this, just run it with your igpu. https://www.guru3d.com/download/display-driver-uninstaller-download/

no like a full list of the parts, like all of them lol. also, what have you tried so far?

trying re-seating the ram sticks, and trying with just one stick at a time(trying both individually).

i would not recommend downgrading on a whim(if it's possible), if you do, be willing to accept any consequences. might also do some reading up on the googles to see if you can find people who have downgraded on that board, and what their experience with it was. might save you some headache. why not just put the 2600 in the other board and keep the 5600 in the current one, seeing as it is already working with the current combo?